Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) could help to kick-start the post-pandemic building industry around the world, predicts Savills, while delivering more energy-efficient homes more quickly and more cost-effectively than traditional methods.

The Government has eased the Coronavirus lockdown in a bid to re-start the housing market after seven weeks in cold storage. Estate agents’ office can now re-open, viewings are permitted; show homes can open; removal companies and the other key parts of the sales and letting process are re-started with immediate effect.